Jon Gustafson, vice president of Sharks Ice, grew up loving hockey and has been able to make his passion his profession. He played hockey in college and professionally. For nearly two decades now, he has worked behind the scenes at Sharks Ice. Recently, Gustafson sat down…
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The biggest annual film event in Silicon Valley, Cinequest Film Festival, celebrates its 26th anniversary this year, March 1 to March 13, 2016, with more than 200 films and special events for two weeks in downtown San Jose. Metro’s resident film critic, Richard von Busack…
Hotpot First Shabu sells soup like Ikea sells furniture: you have to assemble it yourself. The technique of flash-cooking raw ingredients in boiling cauldrons of broth originated among nomadic Mongolian tribes. It then made its way into the kitchens of courtly Chinese chefs during the middle…
The Socialight used to be a lighting store with a beautiful collection of lamps, leading to the new restaurant’s catchy name. The space, located on a prime corner in downtown Campbell, has undergone a drastic transformation to become a bar and restaurant. Exposed bulb chandeliers run…
Years down the road when people remember Super Bowl 50, they will remember the pageantry of the game a whole lot more than the play of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers—though they are likely to still be speaking on Cam Newton’s post-game press conference,…
Silicon Valley restaurants are spreading the love with Valentine’s Day dinner specials, from modern Latin cuisine to offerings across the Asian spectrum and luxurious steak dinners. Here are a few of our favorites. Find more dining options with the SanJose.com Restaurants Directory.
Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras is a huge event in New Orleans, but Silicon Valley also partakes in the celebrations from New Orleans themed foods and beads given out at bars to celebrate the night right. We did some investigation and found that even with…
No matter where we looked on a recent Monday night at Knockout Bar and Grill, we could see the Golden State Warriors absolutely demolishing the Spurs in a game that was supposed to be competitive. No football and no Sharks meant the Warriors had a monopoly…
A few days ago, I finally got my mini-truck, a 1987 Mazda, looking how I want. Mr. Harada and I customized it to achieve peak style: gull-wing doors, wire spoke wheels, a hydraulic suspension kit, a 3,000-watt stereo and a teal/crimson paint job. With the last…
The bright, spotless interior of Aloha Fresh has huge photos of fresh fish on the walls, and almost a “grocery store feel,” as one customer noted. True, the deli-style glass case and Formica tables give it a somewhat plain vibe, but a friendly personality permeates…
